Player: Michael Mayer 

School: Notre Dame

Measurables:

• Height: 6’4”
• Weight: 265
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Graded Tight End Traits:

• Athleticism: 6/10 (It is almost sneaky as his build suggest stiffness that does show up sometimes, but also has decent fluidness)
• Durability: 10/10 (Has 3 years of great production with no injuries to speak of)
• Hands: 10/10 (He has the Notre Dame TE catches record for a reason. He is as reliable as they come and also great at reeling in passes away from his body)
• Rac Ability:
• Run Blocking: 6/10 (Pretty good blocker on the line but struggles when asking to block in space and or on the move/in motion)
• Route Running: 8/10 (Surprisingly sound in route running and suddenness compared to athleticism and speed)
• Speed: 6/10 (Only slightly above average speed. Doubt he will out run many players at the NFL level)
• Strength: 7/10 (Very physical as a receiver and pushing through press coverage. Strength does not show up nearly as much in blocking though)

Prospect Grade: 58/80; 73% (Pro Bowl Potential)

Projected Draft Day: Late 1 

Player Comparison: Jason Witten 

Player Summary:

Mayer is a rare day one ready tight end it would appear. He can step in and be a dependable safety blanket with hands that seem to have glue on them. He is a sneaky good route runner with suddenness and physicality that will allow him to beat matchups on linebackers. When on defensive backs he uses his strength to beat them and muscle them out of the way. His blocking is good, not great as is his speed and athleticism. He is very reminiscent of Jason Wiiten. Maybe a little more physical to Witten’s finesse but they play a similar game.